A Promising Start
The Toronto Blue Jays faced off against the Seattle Mariners in what promised to be an exciting battle at the plate. The action started in the bottom of the 1st inning when the Blue Jays jumped ahead with a strong showing from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. who doubled to right and was swiftly brought home thanks to a single from Anthony Santander. With the score at 1-0, the Jays were off to a great start, with Andrés Giménez also contributing with a double, though unfortunately, George Springer and Alejandro Kirk couldn't capitalize to increase the lead.Holding Ground
The next few innings saw the Blue Jays holding their ground defensively, keeping the Mariners at bay while trying to add to their lead. Bo Bichette showed his determination by not only walking but stealing second in the 4th inning, but this wasn't enough to increase the scoring gap. Our pitchers were on point and Ernie Clement proved to be taking charge at the base with a couple of key singles as we moved through the mid-innings. Alejandro Kirk would level the score in the 5th with a crucial single, bringing Andrés Giménez across the plate, leaving us tied at 2-2.Extra Innings Drama
As the game continued, the tension mounted, especially when a homerun by Ben Williamson tied the score at the top of the 7th. The Mariners showcased their persistence, but our boys did not back down. Bo Bichette kept hope alive with his RBI single in the 6th, but the Mariners clawed their way back each time. As the innings went into extra time, the pitching change to Erik Swanson could not prevent Rowdy Tellez from causing havoc with a devastating home run in the top of the 12th, which placed a sizeable lead on the Mariners' favor.Final Thoughts
The endeavor displayed by the Jays was commendable and the support for our team remains strong. Despite falling 8-4 due to the late burst by the Mariners, Ernie Clement and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. showed flair with rock-solid performances. The game might not have ended as hoped for Blue Jays fans, but the fight was as fierce and thrilling as ever. With a little more luck and a lot of heart, this squad is on the brink of making magic happen. Onward and upward to the next game!
Scoreboard for Mariners @ Blue Jays (April 19th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 0 |